Title :
Reflective packet add-drop multiplexer based on modulation format agnostic and low-cost optical gate
Author :
de Valicourt, G. ; Simonneau, Christian ; Vacondio, Francesco ; Chiaroni, D. ; Brenot, Romain ; van Dijk, Frederic ; Gariah, H. ; Lorcy, L. ; Antona, Jean-Christophe ; Bigo, S.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs. France, Nozay, France
Abstract :
We propose a novel cost efficient node architecture for wavelength division multiplexed packet-switched network based on reflective devices. We demonstrate sub-wavelength switching with a modulation format agnostic packet reflective optical switch.
Keywords :
multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical modulation; optical switches; packet switching; wavelength division multiplexing; low-cost optical gate; modulation format agnostic; packet reflective optical switch; packet-switched network; reflective packet add-drop multiplexer; subwavelength switching; wavelength division multiplexing; Adaptive optics; Optical amplifiers; Optical attenuators; Optical packet switching; Optical receivers; Optical reflection; Optical transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications (ECOC), 2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on
